This past weekend saw the return of the UK Goonhammer Open to 2024. It had something to offer everyone, acting as a qualifier for the World Championships of Warhammer for 40K and Age of Sigmar, alongside a Horus Heresy event. We had a great weekend and hope everyone that attended did as well!
Thank yous
This event and others like it would not be possible for the assistance and support of many different people.
- Bandua Wargaming, our terrain partner who ensure fair and great looking games and swag for all our attendees. They went above and beyond to ensure things arrived despite the best efforts of UK customs. Please check them out for your club or own setup at home.
- Element Games for providing an absolute bonanza of prizes and vouchers
- Army Painter for providing prizes to keep everyone’s hobby strong.
- Artis Opus for the incredibly powerful gregbot powered brushes.
- Hellstorm Wargaming, for their coverage of the event so people could follow along at home. Vods available for day one and day two.
- Special thanks to Nick (@lambopaints) for his expertise with paint judging
- The staff at the De Montfort Student Union for making the event as smooth as possible.
- Most importantly all of our volunteers and staff who helped setup and pack up –Â an under-appreciated but absolutely vital component of any event. Particular thanks to Mike and Jack who assisted with terrain logistics.
Warhammer 40,000
After six rounds of glorious miniature combat, we have our first returning champion to take home the coveted Goonhammer Champion’s Belt – Josh Roberts.
Awards – Painting
Best Painted Army: Luke Ochrombel
Best Painted Single Mini: Ben Martin
Awards – Gaming
First: Josh Roberts
Second: Kyle Grundy
Third: Matthew McCurdy
Best Player on 5 win: Jack Tite
Best Player on 4 win: Nassim Fouchane
Best Player on 3 win: Robert Kimpton
Best Player on 2 win: Rob Parsons
Best Player on 1 win: Ash Wilkes
Most Determined Player: Phil Griffiths
Favored Foe – Jacob Simpson
Best in Faction
Imperium: Jack Tite
Xenos: Greg Chamberlain
Space Marines: Ashley Farn
Chaos: Alex Fowler
Click here to see 40K Winners
Age of Sigmar
After five epic clashes, we crowned our first UK Age of Sigmar belt holder – Baz Norman.
Best Army: Chris Thursten
Favoured General: Jack Williams
Awards – Gaming
First: Baz Norman
Second: Jack Higgs
Third: Laura Bates
Best in Faction
Chaos:Â Jack Higgs
Destruction: Laura Bates
Order: Baz Norman
Death: Jack Williams
Click here to see Age of Sigmar Winners
Horus Heresy
This weekend also hosted a small Horus Heresy friendly event, letting us play test some ideas for the Narrative Weekender event we are hosting in June.
Best Player: Will Haywood
Best Loyalist Army: Tom Field
Best Traitor Army: Nick Atkins
Until next time
Thanks again to all of our crew and helpers – we absolutely couldn’t have done it without you. Surveys will be going out for feedback later this week, please let us know how we can improve and make the next one even better.
Speaking of the next one, the GHO returns in June for a joint Horus Heresy and Adeptus Titanicus narrative campaign alongside a WCW qualifier event for Kill Team with another belt on the line. The Heresy event is currently sold out, however we are planning to expand it shortly, so get on that waiting list if you are keen!
For Warhammer 40,000 fans, keep your eyes peeled for our follow up event later in the year. Regardless the system, we look forward to seeing you across the table soon.
